Padel racket comparison

Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 vs Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro

Shape, weight, balance, feel and prices side by side — and which one suits your game.

Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026VS

Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro

Quick verdict

	Adidas	Nox	Edge
Power	7.5	7.3	Tie
Control	8.9	8.8	Tie
Rebound	9.0	8.6	Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026
Manoeuvrability	8.6	9.1	Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro
Sweet spot	9.2	8.4	Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026
Lowest price	€208	€143	Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro

Ratings out of 10 by Padelful.

Key differences

Both are round rackets, so the differences come from balance, core and faces rather than the outline.

The Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 has a medium balance against low-medium for the Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro, which changes how head-heavy it feels on overheads and how quick it is at the net.

Feel: medium for the Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026, medium-hard for the Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro. Softer cores give easier depth at low speed and more comfort; harder cores reward fast swings with precision.

Faces: ASC Carbon versus 12K Xtrem carbon fiber.

Choose the Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 if you want

a bigger sweet spot
a racket aimed at beginner players

From €208 at Zona de Padel

Choose the Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro if you want

a quicker, more manoeuvrable racket
to spend less (from €143)
a racket aimed at intermediate players

From €143 at Zona de Padel

Specifications side by side

	Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026	Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro
Brand	Adidas	Nox
Year	2026	2026
Shape	Round	Round
Weight	360–375 g	360–375 g
Balance	Medium	Low-Medium
Feel	Medium	Medium-Hard
Core	EVA Soft Performance	MLD Black EVA
Faces	ASC Carbon	12K Xtrem carbon fiber
Frame	Carbon fiber	Carbon fiber
Game type	Control	Control
Suggested level	Beginner	Intermediate

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 or the Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro?

They are very close in power (7.5 vs 7.3 out of 10 on Padelful's ratings).

Which is better for beginners?

The Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 has the bigger sweet spot (9.2/10 on Padelful), which makes it more forgiving.

Which one is cheaper?

Right now the Adidas Arrow Hit CTRL 2026 starts at €208 and the Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K 2026 Aranzazu Osoro at €143 in the shops we compare. Prices change often.

Where the ratings come from

The Power, Control, Rebound, Manoeuvrability and Sweet spot ratings (out of 10) are by Padelful, shown with their permission. Our lists and “who is it for” notes are based on each racket's published specifications — shape, balance, core hardness, face material and weight. Specifications come from the Padel Rackets catalogue and manufacturers; always check the retailer's product page before buying.